Clarence Road is in London and in Hackney district. E5 8EE is located in the Hackney Downs electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hackney North and Stoke Newington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clarence Road, London, E5 8EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E5 8DY, E5 8NS, E5 8DT, E5 8EF, E5 8TW, E5 8NR, E5 8NT, E5 8DU, E5 8EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E5 8EE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 55% | 7.4% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 52.4% | 45% | -7.4% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around E5 8EE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 63.5% | 68.5% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 30.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.1% | 15.4% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -28.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 10.1% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.6% | 49.7% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 36.4% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 11.3% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 2% | -6.8% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 57.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 15.7% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 3% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 7.5% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 10.8% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.5% | 57.8% | 12.3% | 33.8% | 24.0% |
| Other | 15.7% | 2.6% | -13.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.8% | 2.6% | -2.2% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 13% | 13.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 10.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.8% | 8.6% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 7.6% |
| Other Black | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 56.1% | 53.5% | -2.6% | 81.4% | -27.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 6.2% | 5.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, just 46.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.6% | 46.3% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -36.9% |
| European Union | 17% | 23.7% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 17.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 8.8% | 9.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 3.7% | -4.5% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.2% | 10.3% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 9.0% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.3% | 46.2% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -37.0% |
| 10+ Years | 7.9% | 29.9% | 22.0% | 9.8% | 20.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.2% | 10.3% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 13% | 8.6% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.5% | 5% | -14.5% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.1% | 76.7% | -12.6% |
| France | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Portugal | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Turkey | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clarence Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Hackney Downs average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 169.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167 Clarence Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2025-09-19 | £601,874 |
| 159B Clarence Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-07-01 | £288,878 |
| Flat 1 99 Clarence Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2025-06-04 | £570,540 |
| 159C Clarence Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £582,000 | 2024-11-28 | £561,069 |
| First And Second Floor Flat 129 Clarence Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £666,000 | 2024-09-20 | £640,768 |
E5 8EE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
E5 8EE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 42 |
| Other | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 1,783 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 2,898 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 3,356 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 3,446 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,466 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nightingale Primary School Tiger Way , Hackney E5 8NA | 3out of 4 | 314 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baden-Powell School Ferron Road , E5 8DN | - not rated | 344 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Junior School Hilsea Street , E5 0SH | - not rated | 430 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Infant School Elmcroft Street , E5 0SH | - not rated | 430 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Community School Hilsea Street , Hackney E5 0SH | 3out of 4 | 430 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clapton Girls' Technology College Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | - not rated | 326 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Clapton Girls' Academy Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | 4out of 4 | 326 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hackney Downs School Downs Park Road , Clapton E5 8NP | - not rated | 344 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road , Hackney E5 8JY | 4out of 4 | 532 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton College of Technology Homerton Row , E9 6EB | - not rated | 935 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 565 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 3,139 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 3,386 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU | - not rated | 4,020 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,610 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 3,610 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,790 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,902 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,138 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downsview School Tiger Way , Downs Road E5 8QP | - not rated | 302 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stormont House School Downs Park Road , E5 8NP | 4out of 4 | 344 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Falah Primary School 48 Kenninghall Road , Lower Clapton E5 8BY | - not rated | 464 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boxing Academy AP Free School 1 Monteagle Way , Hackney E5 8PH | - not rated | 669 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paragon Christian Academy 233-241 Glyn Road , Hackney E5 0JP | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Testament Church of God | New Testament Church Of God, Cricketfield Road | 59 yd | |
| Clapton Table | 159 Lower Clapton Road | 106 yd | |
| My Neighbours The Dumplings | 165 Lower Clapton Road | 107 yd | |
| UCHI | 140-144 Clarence Road | 129 yd | |
| Daku | 26 downs road | 145 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bizim Mekan Social Club | 130 Clarence Road | 41 yd | |
| International Social Club | 132 Clarence Road | 41 yd | |
| Windsor Castle | The Windsor Castle, 135 Lower Clapton Road | 107 yd | |
| Ye Olde Pub Company Ltd | 181 Clarence Road | 130 yd | |
| The Clapton Hart | Clapton Hart, 231 LOWER CLAPTON ROAD | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feast Burger | 176 Clarence Road | 41 yd | |
| Chestersway Chicken | 179 Lower Clapton Road | 106 yd | |
| Salad Etc | Erbert Stationery, 92 Lower Clapton Road | 251 yd | |
| Dom's Place | 199 Lower Clapton Road | 252 yd | |
| The Mermaid Fish Bar | 189 Lower Clapton Road | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 144-146 Lower Clapton Road | 168 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Retail Unit B, Block E, Pembury Circus, Dalston Lane | 532 yd | |
| Iceland | 333-337 Mare Street | 764 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 351 Mare Street | 859 yd | |
| Tesco Plc | 230 Dalston Lane | 865 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clapton Girls Academy LAURA PLACE | athletics tracks, tennis courts | 326 yd |
| Hackney Downs HACKNEY DOWNS PARK HACKNEY DOWNS PARK DOWNS PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 371 yd |
| Kings Hall Leisure Centre KINGS HALL LEISURE CENTRE KINGS HALL LEISURE CENTRE LOWER CLAPTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 516 yd |
| Bsix Sixth Form College KENNINGHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 566 yd |
| Mossbourne Community Academy DOWNS PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 616 yd |
| Millfields Park WATTISFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 799 yd |
| The City Academy HOMERTON ROW | artificial grass pitch | 926 yd |
| Petchey Academy SHACKLEWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,058 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.